Sunday Drive: AZ 60, 77, and 177

[jdaks]

Good drive, I have been on those roads but last time it was in a mini-van driving parents around. South Phoenix... how often do you take the drive up South Mountain? If only there weren't so many bicyclists, that is a killer fun drive.

[pbanders]

I've been up South Mountain in my M3 once, though I've been up it about 100 times on my bicycle, probably getting in someone's way. Generally, I don't find bicycles too much trouble to get around, they're certainly easier to pass than someone lumbering up the road in a giant SUV. If you want to avoid the cyclists, best not to go up early on Saturday or Sunday, try going in the evening during the week.

[turbo23dog]

Although I've never lived in AZ, I've crossed the country between San Diego and Wash DC 4 times and passed through that general area on I-10 and I-8. I had to fire up Google Maps to check out your route both on maps and satetllite images. Sure seems like a nice cruise. I've always felt that the desert in winter months is really fun.